Timo Werner was acquired by Chelsea from RB Leipzig two years ago, but he failed to maintain the goal-scoring form that led the Blues to trigger his £45 million release clause. Talks progressed rapidly, and a deal has finally been struck.
According to Sky in Germany, RB Leipzig and forward Timo Werner have reached an agreement. Werner previously played for Chelsea.
Werner is scheduled to arrive in Germany this week after a deal of £25.3 million (€30 million) plus bonuses was reached, according to Sky in Germany.
Werner was scheduled to make a season-long loan with a buy option back to RB Leipzig, but negotiations between the two clubs proceeded rapidly, and a deal has finally been completed for the Germany international's permanent transfer.
Werner was acquired by Chelsea from Leipzig two years ago, but the Blues had to trigger his £45 million release clause because he was unable to match his goal-scoring performance.
The 26-year-old wants to return to his old club and get regular game time to secure a starting spot in Hansi Flick's Germany team at the World Cup in November.
His relationship with Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel was also rumored to be problematic, however Tuchel was reportedly adamant on keeping the forward.
Werner, who garnered interest from Juventus as well, scored four goals in only 15 Premier League games last season despite making 89 appearances across all competitions for Chelsea.
RB Leipzig boss Oliver Mintzlaff recently told DAZN: "He is an interesting player. We're dealing with it. I can't say yet whether it will happen."
Werner was not in the squad for Chelsea's opening victory of the season at Everton.
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